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Data Platform Engineer

Dhananjay H KUnited StatesSENIORPosted 4d ago
Apache KafkaKafka ConnectJavaApache FlinkFlink SQLAWSCDKMSKGlueS3SQLPython
About the Role We are looking for an experienced Data Platform Engineer to build, optimize, and operate high-performance, near real-time streaming data platforms. Key Responsibilities • Design and maintain real-time streaming data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Kafka Connect • Build and enhance CDC pipelines from operational databases and SaaS sources • Develop stream processing solutions using Java, Apache Flink, and Flink SQL • Implement cross-stream joins, data enrichment, and canonical data models • Manage sensitive data governance, including PHI classification, access controls, and ABAC policies • Provision AWS infrastructure using CDK, including MSK, Glue, and S3 • Establish CI/CD practices and ensure production reliability, latency, and throughput SLAs • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data contracts and access requirements Requirements • 6+ years of experience operating production data systems • Strong expertise in Apache Kafka and Kafka Connect • Production experience with Java and stateful stream processing; Apache Flink preferred • Expert-level SQL and Python skills • Experience with AWS data services and infrastructure as code • AI-forward engineering mindset with experience using agentic development tools

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